Another Thread On Speedlites

[redangel]

I love using my speedlite. I am just learning of its application outdoors. If you have a speedlite- how often do you use it, what situations is it best for/ not required?

[kja]

I use mine for work people shooting stuff almost exclusively.

I do pull it out for the odd macro shot on the back patio when I can't get a high enough shutter speed with my 100mm macro and sometimes I'll pull it out and put it on a stand in the house if I want to shoot the furries, but I have to be in the mood

[kja]

Best tip ever: get your light OFF your camera. Start with the cheapie ebay triggers even(I still have mine and they still work perfectly) - I think they are under Cactus triggers.

You think you love your light now? Just wait!

[redangel]

Best tip ever: get your light OFF your camera. Start with the cheapie ebay triggers even(I still have mine and they still work perfectly) - I think they are under Cactus triggers.

Say what?????? Doesnt the nikon speedlite auto sync with camera off camera???

Edited July 22, 2010 by redangel

[kja]

Yes, there are ways to do it with both Canon and Nikon without triggers. Depends on the models you have. And sometimes they may have control limitations - you'll need to RTFMs, I'm afraid.

www.strobist.com is also a good resource